In general, you don't want to take criminal defense advice from television shows or movies about law enforcement. However, there is one standard suggestion made in most movies and shows that can also benefit you in the real world. It relates to those well-known...
A New Jersey woman and her boyfriend may soon face charges of misusing funds raised through the popular website GoFundMe. Although neither has been arrested yet, police recently searched the couple's home and confiscated at least one of their vehicles. They are...
A criminal charge in Atlantic City or other areas can have long lasting and even devastating consequences depending on the nature of the charges. For instance, even a conviction for driving under the influence can lead to jail time, job loss and cost thousands of...
A man in New Jersey was recently taken into custody for reportedly pointing scissors at another man. The man is also accused of refusing to allow the victim to leave a house for over two hours. The arrested man would likely benefit from a strong criminal defense in...
You have probably heard people talk about crime rates jumping in the summer months. Maybe you thought it was a myth or an urban legend. Maybe you assumed that person was basing the observation off of one personal event, not national statistics. But was that person...
Imagine you were charged with a crime in Linwood, New Jersey. Conceivably, you could try to defend yourself against the charges without the assistance of a lawyer, but you would have a difficult time with it. The prosecution will be working as hard as possible to...
If you were accused of a serious crime, you may have plead guilty just to reduce the potential sentence. First time offenders and other select offenders can often receive probation instead of jail, particularly if they have strong ties to the local community and the...
A criminal conviction does not just include a period of jail time and some fines and community service. It is not something you can get through and then forget about. A conviction is a permanent black mark on your record that can be seen by anyone that runs a...
Summer is officially here in Atlantic City and throughout New Jersey, which usually means more tourists and, usually, an increase in arrests on theft or robbery charges. If you find yourself facing theft or robbery charges, it is crucial to your future that you...
Kidnapping is a serious offense in New Jersey. It doesn't seem to happen often. When prosecutors do bring such serious criminal charges, the nature of the penalties if a conviction is won can be significant. In New Jersey, the circumstances under which kidnapping...
